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7318 - VMU MQ-9 Officer

Summary

MQ-9 Officers employ a network enabled and digitally interoperable UAS, from a Ground Control Station, to provide RSTA, aviation fires, and electromagnetic support across the full spectrum of combat operations.

MQ-9 Officers will advise supported commanders on matters regarding UAS integration and provide information of intelligence value not readily available from normal sources.

Prerequisites

Must be a U.S.

citizen.

Security requirement: eligibility for top secret clearance with sensitive compartmented information (TS/SCI).

Must meet the physical requirements per Manual of the Medical Department, section IV, and article 15-100.

Must take the ASTB and score a four or higher on the AQR and a six or higher on either the PFAR or the FOFAR.

Requirements

Complete the requirements for the BUQ-4 in accordance with CJCSI 3255.01 by any of the following methods: Compete the USAF RPA Course: Pilot Flight Screening Course (C70RB1), at USAF Air Education and Training Command, Pueblo, CO.

RIQ Course (F16RPA4) at USAF 558 FTS, Randolph AFB, TX.

RPA Fundamentals Course (RFC) (F16RPC4) at USAF 558 FTS, Randolph AFB, TX.

Designated Naval Aviators have achieved the BUQ-4 requirements.

A BUQ-4 individual will be awarded the MOS 7318 after the completion of the following course: MQ-9A Officer Initial Qualification Training (IQT) Course (F34H331) at Holloman, AFB.

POI CID

C70RPB1, F16RPA4, F16RPC4, F34H331

Duties

Provides air support through UAS level 4 (function and control of unmanned aircraft and payload minus takeoff and landing) and/or UAS level 5 (full function and control of unmanned aircraft and payload) interoperability.

Performs EMSO against enemy communications, RADAR, and cyber networks; plans and executes multi sensor imagery reconnaissance and surveillance over assigned areas; advises, coordinates, and controls supporting arms on behalf of the supported commander; and when directed, destroys targets through kinetic or non-kinetic means.

Performs the duties as a member of the supported commander’s MAGTF information group (MIG).

Executes offensive and defensive tactics.

Supervises analysis, synthesis, and dissemination of information.

Related SOC Title & Code

Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders/Managers, All Other 55-1019.

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